Michael Newman

Michael Newman

Known for
Acting
Born
April 26, 1957
Place of birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Died
October 20, 2024

Biography

Michael Newman (April 26, 1957 - October 20, 2024) was an American actor and firefighter, known as the beloved lifeguared Mike "Newmie" Newman on television series Baywatch, and was the only cast member with real-life lifeguarding experience. Over the course of the show’s 1989 -2001 run, he appeared in 150 episodes — second only to David Hasselhoff. He also served as a full-time firefighter, balancing his duties at the firehouse with his filming schedule. After the series concluded, he continued firefighting for another 25 years before retiring.

Newman died from his long battle with Parkinson's disease since he was diagnosed in 2006.

Movies with Michael Newman

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